Can someone encourage me for once?!?

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Well, after graduating from college about a month ago, with a double major in environmental science and legal studies, i'm the jackass that decided i wanted to do something else, haha.

I'm very hands-on and have always enjoyed the sciences. Initially, I had plans of suffering through law school and becoming a lawyer. Now, even though 90-100 hours a week of work I dont enjoy sounded terrific, I realized, after looking into it, that i'd love to do nursing. The idea of it makes me feel pleasant instead of anxiety-ridden and filled with dread.

I also have a plan to move to Ireland. Maybe its my determination to find another Irish man to replace the ex, haha jk. I have decided to take an LPN program, which can be completed in about 10 months, or less since my environmental science background required many science classes, and then take get my associates online. I figure that way I can work through the classwork a bit faster and have the flexibility to move (because i'd be taking the classes online). My plan is to complete my graduate work in nursing, so i'm only going for the associates as that is all that is required for the grad program i'd like to do....which i'm not even thinkin of cause i just wanna take it one step at a time! haha. i have a tendancy to overwhelm myself when I think of my whole LPN,nursing degree, move, marriage to a hot irish man, grad school superwomen 10 year plan.

Do you guys think this is a decent idea? everyone i tell my plans to just doesnt encourage me and tells me to go to the associates stright off the bat...but i mean, i want flexibility in my courseload which is why I am opting for the online and getting my LPN first because that is the minimum education required before I can enter any online nuring programs.

Let me know what you think, and if you thinks it's okay then be extra enthusiastic cause i'm sick of hearing how awful my plans always are (i.e. when i told people i wanted to go to law school and they laughed...i'm a good student damnit!)

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Well, after graduating from college about a month ago, with a double major in environmental science and legal studies, i'm the jackass that decided i wanted to do something else, haha.

I'm very hands-on and have always enjoyed the sciences. Initially, I had plans of suffering through law school and becoming a lawyer. Now, even though 90-100 hours a week of work I dont enjoy sounded terrific, I realized, after looking into it, that i'd love to do nursing. The idea of it makes me feel pleasant instead of anxiety-ridden and filled with dread.

I also have a plan to move to Ireland. Maybe its my determination to find another Irish man to replace the ex, haha jk. I have decided to take an LPN program, which can be completed in about 10 months, or less since my environmental science background required many science classes, and then take get my associates online. I figure that way I can work through the classwork a bit faster and have the flexibility to move (because i'd be taking the classes online). My plan is to complete my graduate work in nursing, so i'm only going for the associates as that is all that is required for the grad program i'd like to do....which i'm not even thinkin of cause i just wanna take it one step at a time! haha. i have a tendancy to overwhelm myself when I think of my whole LPN,nursing degree, move, marriage to a hot irish man, grad school superwomen 10 year plan.

Do you guys think this is a decent idea? everyone i tell my plans to just doesnt encourage me and tells me to go to the associates stright off the bat...but i mean, i want flexibility in my courseload which is why I am opting for the online and getting my LPN first because that is the minimum education required before I can enter any online nuring programs.

Let me know what you think, and if you thinks it's okay then be extra enthusiastic cause i'm sick of hearing how awful my plans always are (i.e. when i told people i wanted to go to law school and they laughed...i'm a good student damnit!)

Look for an accelerated BSN program. If you already have a degree, they aren't much longer than LVN programs (14months vs. 12).

And smile! Life is beautiful.

~faith,

Timothy.

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Have you looked into what will be required to work in Ireland, if that's your goal? I guess I don't see any sense in doing a course if it's not going to give you employment. (or the Irish equivalent of a green cerd)

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When you find your hottie Irish guy, make sure he has a brother in case I come to visit!!:biggringi

There are alot of options to take re: nursing education. Your plan may work out just great! (Remember the brother! ha!)

If Ireland is your goal, find out what kind of nursing degree/visas/sponsership you would need to work there. An accelerated BSN program sounds like it may be just the ticket- short time, you can get your RN and BSN @ the same time.

I'm sure whichever route you decide, you will accomplish your goals. Who care who laughs?? Remind them of what they said- on the postcard you send from IRELAND!

Peace

Sharon

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Specializes in Pediatric ER.

like the others said, you may want to check and see if the requirements are different in ireland than in the states. since you already have a degree, you might also consider an accelerated bsn program (someone else mentioned this). a university close to my home offers a program for those who already have a bachelor's to complete the bsn in one year. if you opt for that route you may consider a pt job as an aide/tech to gain clinical skills, b/c from what i've heard the accelerated programs tend to fall a little short in that area. as far as online, i think it would really depend on the curriculum and whether they supplement with any hands-on/practicum.

good luck!:cheers:

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I'd go for the accelerated BSN. Very intense, but worth it. Whatever you choose will be what's best for you and that is what counts. Good Luck.:nurse:

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

The only reason I completed an LVN program (instead of an RN program) is the fact that I had no college courses or prerequisites completed.

If I were in your position, I would forget about the LVN program completely. As others have mentioned, an accelerated BSN program will only take a couple more months and will result in more money, options, and upward mobility than the LPN schooling. Since you already have accrued plenty of college credits, it is likely that most or all of your prerequisite requirements for an accelerated BSN program have been fulfilled.

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